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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.61, 4,516.21 and 1,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.61, 4,516.21 and 1,366.14 is: 2,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.61 : 4,516.21 = 1,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.61/4,516.21 = 1,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.61x = 4,516.21 × 1,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.61x = 6,169,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169,745.72/3,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.02

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